A star-studded line-up will celebrate the 95th birthday of legendary singer, songwriter, activist, and actor Harry Belafonte. The benefit evening will also present the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards in honor of the 10th anniversary of Sankofa.org, the social justice organization Mr. Belafonte co-founded. Tributes by Aloe Blacc, The Belafonte Alumni Band, Laurence Fishburne, Doug E. Fresh, Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Amy Goodman, Bill T. Jones, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz, Spike Lee, John Legend, Michael Moore, Q-Tip, Tim Robbins, Rev. Al Sharpton, Bryan Stevenson, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Mr. Wave, Jesse Williams, and Alfre Woodard.

Recipients of the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice Awards include Angela Davis, Rashad Robinson, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Dr. Cornel West, Darren Walker, Hank Willis Thomas, former Attorney General Eric Holder and Congresswoman Barbara Lee.

What You Need to Know

Per current mandatory health requirements from the City of New York, all attendees must present proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and ID in order to enter the venue and attend the show. In attending the event, you certify and attest that you and all individuals in your party attending the event will abide by the following regulations:
All fans will provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (fully vaccinated) – and provide proof of vaccination and ID prior to entering the venue. These regulations will apply to all members of your party before they are allowed entry to the event and to any users of the tickets purchased by you. Mask wearing will required for this evenings performance.

Entry requirements and venue protocols are subject to change. Be sure to check back closer to your event date for the latest information.

Town Hall is committed to providing healthy and safe facilities for audiences, performers, and staff. Based on CDC, state and city guidelines at the time of performance, protocols will include mask enforcement, increased cleaning and ventilation/filtration enhancements, vaccination and ID verification, and more. These are subject to change. Ticket holders who do not comply with venue policies will not be admitted. Learn more about how The Town Hall is returning safely.